Brown Marmorated Stink Bug

Natural Habitat

Agricultural fields, orchards, gardens, and urban settings; often seeks shelter inside buildings and homes during colder months.

Diet & Feeding

Polyphagous herbivore; feeds on a wide variety of plants including fruits (apples, peaches, berries), vegetables, soybeans, and ornamental trees by piercing the plant with its proboscis.

Behavior Patterns

Known for its 'shield' shape and defensive scent glands that release a pungent odor when threatened or crushed. They undergo incomplete metamorphosis and move indoors in large numbers to overwinter.

Risks & Benefits

An invasive agricultural pest that causes significant damage to crops. They do not bite or sting humans, but they are considered a major nuisance in homes and can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Identified on: 2/15/2026